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Beginner Coin Collecting Tips For Newbies + Low-Budget Coin Collecting Ideas – Thinking of starting a coin collection? Or maybe you’ve inherited someone else’s collection and you’re not sure what to do with it. Here our coin experts are sharing helpful resources to point you in the right direction when you don’t know much about U.S. coins and their values. See what to watch out for when buying or selling coins, how to find valuable coins in circulation, what you need to know before cleaning coins, tips for storing and protecting your coins, how to get coins graded and appraised, the best coin collecting supplies to start with, low-budget coin collecting advice, and lots of unique resources & tips for collecting coins that you won’t find anywhere else.

Copper vs. Zinc Pennies: Here’s How To Tell If You Have A Copper Penny Or A Zinc Penny

Wondering how to tell a copper penny from a zinc penny? Here are 4 ways to tell if you have a copper penny vs. a zinc penny. When you finish reading these 4 tips, you'll know how to quickly tell zinc pennies from copper pennies!

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Warning: Don’t Use Old Plastic Coin Holders Made With PVC (See Why + The Best Non-PVC Coin Holders)

Coin collectors should be wary of using old plastic coin holders. Many coin holders and folders made years ago contain PVC - and coin PVC damage is serious.

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Cardboard Coin Holders: Everything You Need To Know About 2x2s, 1.5×1.5s, And Coin Flips

Cardboard coin holders are one of the best ways to keep your coins safe. They're inexpensive too! What you need to know about storing coins in cardboard.

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Reasons To Use Blue Whitman Coin Folders For The Coins You’re Saving From Circulation

Using blue Whitman coin folders for your coins? 3 ways to collect coins using Whitman folders + How to sell completed folders + 3 things you should NOT do!

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Coin Albums vs Coin Folders: Reasons To Use Albums For Some Coins And Folders For Others

Coin folders and coin albums each have their own pros & cons. I use coin albums for my most expensive coins and coin folders for all the rest. See why...

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Coin Scale Review: What’s The Best Scale For Weighing Coins? Why Do You Need To Weigh Coins Anyway?

See how to weigh coins on a scale, how to calibrate a digital scale for weighing coins, and the best coin scale that's affordable.

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What makes a coin valuable? There are several factors...

What Makes A Coin Valuable? (5 Important Factors)

What makes a U.S. coin valuable? There are 5 factors used to determine a coin's value - and how rare it is. Do you know what those 5 things are?

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Variety Coins vs. Error Coins: How Are They Different? What Are They Worth?

How are coin varieties and coin errors different? Why does it matter? What are these unusual coins worth? All you need to know about U.S. coin oddities.

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Coin Mintage Numbers… What Are They? Why Do They Matter?

Coin mintage numbers refer to how many coins were struck by the Mint - not how many still exist. How to use mintage numbers to determine a coin's value and rarity.

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U.S. Coin Identifier: Get To Know The Parts Of A Coin Via Diagrams, Photos & Definitions

Coin diagrams and photos to help you describe your coin to others (if you want to sell it online). Plus, a coin glossary that explains the parts of a coin.

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Coin Grading 101: How To Determine The Grade Of Every U.S. Coin In Your Collection

You want to be able to look at a coin and determine an approximate grade - which will then yield info about the coin's worth. See how to grade a coin yourself!

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5 Tips That’ll Make Coin Collecting For Kids Cheap, Easy & Fun

Here are 5 tips that will make coin collecting for kids cheaper, easier, and more fun!

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